SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Kingston Upon Thames Contract: January - July 2026 Role: Full-time Hours: 8:30am - 3:20pm Tradewind Recruitment are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a well-regarded specialist secondary SEN school in Kingston Upon Thames, supporting pupils with complex Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The school offers a calm, structured, and nurturing environment with a strong focus on personalised learning, emotional wellbeing, and independence. The Role You will: Support pupils with complex ASD on a 1:1 and small-group basis in KS3 and KS4 Deliver support in line with EHCPs and personalised plans Assist with a highly differentiated and individualised curriculum Implement sensory regulation strategies and structured interventions Use visual supports and clear routines to promote engagement Encourage independence, social skills, and life skills Work collaboratively with teachers and therapists The Ideal Teaching Assistant Experience working with SEN pupils or a strong interest in SEN education Patient, resilient, and calm under pressure Compassionate, proactive, and a strong team player Requirements Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (child and adult) Right to work in the UK Two professional references Safeguarding training Location & Accessibility On-site parking Excellent bus and train links Interested? zoe.mobbs@twrecruitment.com 0207 845 5450 (option 4)